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The effectiveness of narrative therapy on behavioral mal adaptation and psychological health of children with ADHD in Kerman
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Sajad Panahi    , Zhila Maheri |
| MsC. of Family Counseling, Tadbir Counseling Center, Urmia, Iran , zhila.mahri@gmail.com |
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Abstract: (2261 Views) |
Introduction: ADHD has a relatively high prevalence and causes many problems for children, parents, teachers, and the community. This study was conducted to investigate the effectiveness of narrative therapy on behavioral maladaptation and psychological health of children with ADHD in Kerman.
Methods: This study was quasi-experimental with pre-test and post-test with the control group. The statistical population included all the active students (7-12 years) in Kerman city in 1398. Using purposive sampling, 30 individuals (15 experimental and 15 control) were selected. The experimental group received 10 sessions of 90-minute intervention. The control group received no training. Subjects responded to the Conners Parent Questionnaire, the Ashbach Children Behavior Inventory, and Goldberg and Hiller General Health Questionnaire before and after the intervention. Subjects' scores were analyzed using covariance analysis.
Results: The results showed that narrative therapy reduced behavioral maladaptation and increased the psychological health of children with ADHD (P <0.01).
Conclusion: Narrative therapy was effective in reducing behavioral maladaptation and increasing the psychological health of overactive children. Therefore, this type of treatment can be used to modify behavior and improve the mental health of children with ADHD. |
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| Keywords: Narrative therapy, Behavioral Maladaptation, Mental Health, ADHD Children. |
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Type of Study: Research |
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Received: 2019/12/1 | Accepted: 2021/01/6 | Published: 2021/10/2
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